I redid the configuration and the make mrproper was handy in cleaning up old mess along with make clean. Still the result is just the same. I get the feeling the kernel itself is buggy or is not meant for older computers. The IDE chipset option has only one entry for Intel called 'Intel PIIXn chipsets support'.
hi,
I am facing the same problem exactly .It does not load my root partition after compiling the new kernel and there wasn't anything new that i used to do in prev kernels.my kernel version is 2.6.16 Will keep the list updated on any new progress.....
WIth warm regards, Pankaj